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Ginger Granola & Pineapple Cottage Cheese
Our dietitians' favouriteChange up your usual breakfast routine with a touch of the exotic. The zing of ginger and a touch of honey in the granola works wonderfully with tangy-sweet pineapple; the cinnamon and vanilla in the Cottage cheese add just the perfect sweetness.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cooking: 10 min
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) large-flake rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped pecans
- 2 cups (500 mL) Cottage cheese
- 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (500 mL) chopped fresh or unsweetened canned pineapple
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Preparation
In a small skillet or saucepan, combine gingerroot, honey and water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often. Simmer for about 2 minutes or until ginger is translucent. Add oats and pecans and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until toasted and dry. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
In a bowl, combine Cottage cheese, cinnamon and vanilla. Divide among 4 serving bowls; top with pineapple and granola.
Tips
The granola can be made ahead and stored in a glass jar or cookie tin for up to 3 days. The Cottage cheese mixture can be stirred together and refrigerated overnight ready for quick assembly in the morning.
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Nutritional information
Per servingEnergy: | 308 Calories |
Protein: | 18 g |
Carbohydrate: | 40 g |
Fat: | 10 g |
Fibre: | 5 g |
Sodium: | 350 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
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Calcium: | 14 % / 158 mg |
Magnesium: | 32 % |
Phosphorus: | 32 % |
Selenium: | 28 % |
Thiamin: | 27 % |